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There are a number of charities that specifically advocate for women’s issues—particularly the issues of sexual assault, sexual harassment, trafficking in women, domestic violence, and domestic abuse. CHARITIESHUB shares a partial list of a number of charities that support sexual assault victims.

For many of us, giving back to our communities results in pride, self-satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. Those are just a few of the positive takeaways from volunteer activities that benefit those around us. But did you know these types of activities are actually beneficial to your health? CHARITIESHUB provides this overview of the personal benefits of community service.

The Do Good, Feel Good Phenomenon

A number of studies involving acts of altruism, volunteering and charitable giving show a scientific connection to being and feeling happier as an individual. Just one of those studies is cited on the LiveScience webpage. The key finding of this study’s conclusion: the more people participated in meaningful activities, the happier they were and the more purposeful their lives felt. And on the opposite end of that spectrum, the more people were involved in individual pleasure-seeking activities and behaviors, those actions resulted in a negligible contribution to personal happiness or self-fulfillment.

For many of us it is almost human nature to want to help others. Often, that help comes in the form of volunteering our time, talent or skills to the benefit of individuals, organizations or movements. But what’s the best way to plug that energy and “do good-feel good” motivation into best use? CHARITIESHUB offers these suggestions on how to volunteer for a charity near you.

Mention the word “charity” and a lot of people immediately conjure up some general ideas but not specifics. There are major differences in the types of different charity organizational structures that exist. CHARITIESHUB shares some insights into one particular example: The big misconception of 501(c)(3) status.

You know the drill. With the New Year now unfolding many of us feel compelled to make resolutions for 2018. Some we will keep, others will quickly fall by the wayside. One of the easiest resolutions to keep is to be more charitable. Studies indicate that when we do good, we feel good. CHARITIESHUB offers examples of the Do Good Feel Good philosophy and five ways to give in the New Year.

From the collective concerns in the late 1800s of a priest, two ministers and a rabbi, a movement was created to address the charitable needs of countless communities throughout the United States and around the world. CHARITIESHUB is pleased to share with you this brief history of the United Way.

Soon to celebrate its 137th anniversary, America’s premier humanitarian organization continues to evolve in the scope of its service locally and globally. CHARITIESHUB extends an early birthday wish and is pleased to provide this brief history of the Red Cross.

Thanks to technology and the Internet, contributing to a charity has never been easier or more convenient. Before you point and click to donate, CHARITIESHUB has rounded up some suggestions that illustrate that donating online is easier than you think.

From actions as simple as slipping a dollar bill into the red kettle of a Salvation Army bell ringer
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to adopting an entire family for Christmas, there’s something about the joy of giving around the holidays that makes us more generous to others than at any other point on the calendar. And it’s not just in our heads. CHARITIESHUB takes a look at how giving, both monetarily and otherwise, makes us feel good about ourselves and is actually healthy for us.